Understand the differences between an ICE raid and an ICE audit and describe what employers should or should not do.
The current Administration has made immigration a primary focus, which will continue to increase. ICE has increased its investigations and raids, focusing on employers. Oftentimes, employers have little or no time to prepare for an ICE raid or audit. Because this trend will continue, this presentation will help businesses understand the differences between an ICE raid and an ICE audit and describe what employers should or should not do.The presentation will also guide employers in preparing for the ICE activity. As you will learn, the Form I-9 is a critical component of ICE investigations, and employers may face significant fines based on a non-compliant Form I-9s. The presentation will address the best practices for completing and managing Forms I-9s and assessing associated liability. Additionally, the presentation will provide recommendations on implementing an immigration compliance plan that makes sense.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss ICE and the goals of the agency.
- You will be able to identify the difference between ICE raids and audits.
- You will be able to review how investigations start.
- You will be able to describe the importance of the Form I-9 compliance.
Agenda
Who Is Ice?- Agency
- Ice’s Goal
- Ice’s Methods
- Characteristics
- Impact
- Process
- Penalties
- Comparison
- Best Practice
- Statistics
- Focus
- Collateral Arrests
- Agreement
- Triggers
- Industries on the Radar
- Additional Targets
- Scenario
- Incidents
Conclusion
- Key Points
Speaker(s)
Daniel N. RamirezDaniel N. Ramirez, Partner at Monty & Ramirez LLP
- Represents employers during high-stake ICE raids and ICE investigations.
- Represents clients in ICE criminal prosecution cases when the government prosecutes the company and employees for knowingly hiring undocumented workers.
- Assists employers in implementing the best practices to mitigate Form I-9 liability.
- Conducts training, seminars, and workshops on ICE investigations and raids, Form I-9s, and immigration compliance.
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
